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C386 FVH

1986 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,218 mi
Last recorded19,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC386 FVH
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,218 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 18,770 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,066 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 18,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,372 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,371 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 15,545 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?

Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 435
Brake pipe excessively corroded 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 183
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C386 FVH is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C386 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C386 FVH registered?

C386 FVH is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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